Komodo · Month comparison
December vs May
May ranks #1 overall vs December at #9. Excellent conditions across the board — manta rays, dragons and world-class diving all on offer
December
#9 of 12 months
Worth considering
Wet season Komodo — proceed with flexibility or consider waiting for April conditions
- ↑Good rates throughout; the Christmas/New Year period has a small uptick but overall affordable
- ↑Komodo dragon viewing possible even in the wet season with advance ranger booking
May
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Excellent conditions across the board — manta rays, dragons and world-class diving all on offer
- ↑Manta ray season in full swing at Manta Point and Cauldron dive sites
- ↑Crystal visibility (25-30m) at top dive sites; Batu Bolong a technicolour reef wall
| Factor | December | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 6 |
| Events score | 3 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 33°C |
| Monthly rain | 163mm | 28mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5hrs | 9.5hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓Rough seas, rain and limited visibility make this the least reliable month for diving
- ↓Some boat departures cancelled without refund; travel insurance essential
May trade-offs
- ↓Season well underway; book liveaboards minimum 2 months in advance
- ↓Labuan Bajo increasingly busy; accommodation in the town at moderate-season prices
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